Hamburger Rock Campground
Bears Ears National Monument — hiking
Location: Monticello, UT, UT
Price: From $15 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Season: May through October
Hamburger Rock Campground is a good option for visitors wishing to recreate in the Indian Creek area of Bears Ears National Monument or be close to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. The campground is located north off the Needles Highway (accessed from Utah State Route 211), approximately 3 miles southeast of Canyonlands National Park and 17 miles northwest of Newspaper Rock. The campground provides 10 campsites that each feature a tent/trailer space, a picnic table, a fire ring
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water
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Hamburger Rock offers 10 primitive tent sites nestled against distinctive red rock formations with views into Bears Ears National Monument and proximity to Canyonlands National Park's Needles District. Google reviewers praise the unique rock formations, scenic sunset views, and relatively uncrowded experience.
Wildlife alert: Midget Faded Rattlesnake, Crotalus oreganus concolor, and Plateau Fence Lizard present in area. Birds include Red-tailed Hawk, Common Poorwill, Black-throated Sparrow, and White-crowned Sparrow.
Insider tips for Hamburger Rock Campground: Book early as a federal campground with only 10 sites Arrive in July for solitude; reviewer noted minimal occupancy that month Rock formations provide climbing opportunities and shade, unlike surrounding campsites
Skip Hamburger Rock Campground if: You need hookups—no hookups available at sites. You require camping outside May-October—seasonal operations only. You're uncomfortable with primitive facilities (vault toilets only).
Best time to visit Hamburger Rock Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only. July — Google reviewer reported very low occupancy in July with only one other site occupied.
Nearby campgrounds: Indian Creek Falls Group Site (Monticello, UT), Creek Pasture Group Site (Monticello, UT), Superbowl Campground (Monticello, UT), Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground (Moab, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Hamburger Rock Campground
Cell signal at Hamburger Rock Campground (Monticello, UT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Hamburger Rock Campground is a good option for visitors wishing to recreate in the Indian Creek area of Bears Ears National Monument or be close to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. The campground is located north off the Needles Highway (accessed from Utah State Route 211), approximately 3 miles southeast of Canyonlands National Park and 17 miles northwest of Newspaper Rock. The campground provides 10 campsites that each feature a tent/trailer space, a picnic table, a fire ring, and vault toilets.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as a federal campground with only 10 sites
Arrive in July for solitude; reviewer noted minimal occupancy that month
Rock formations provide climbing opportunities and shade, unlike surrounding campsites
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Google reviewer reported very low occupancy in July with only one other site occupied
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Turn west off U.S. Route 191 onto Utah State Route 211 and travel approximately 29.1 miles. Turn onto the Lockhart Basin Rd on the north side of the highway. The campground is located 1.2 miles down the maintained, gravel road on the east side of the road.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Bears Ears National Monument fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Bears Ears National Monument before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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